UEMOA Economic Growth Eases to 6.5% as Regional Inflation Drops

The West African Economic and Monetary Union maintained robust economic momentum despite a slight moderation in growth during the second quarter, as regional policymakers expressed confidence in the bloc’s resilience amid global economic...

GIABA to hold regional training for journalists on investigating economic and financial crime  

By Christabel Addo Accra, Sept. 16, GNA – The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), is set to welcome about 40 journalists from across 15 ECOWAS member States to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, for a regional...

ECOWAS launches project to boost trade

Efforts to create a vibrant livestock and poultry in­dustry in the West African sub-re­gion have received a boost with the launch of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Programme, Phase Two (PACBAO-2), in Accra. The $10-million initiative,...

Five things to watch at this week’s meeting of CDC vaccine advisers

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A group of advisers selected by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make recommendations on the use of vaccines in the United States will meet Thursday and Friday, and they are expected to...

El Salvador Among Least Vulnerable to Illicit Trade in the Region, Report Finds.

El Salvador has been ranked the third least vulnerable country in Central America to illicit trade, according to the Illicit Trade Index 2025 published by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT). The index measures the...

GDP growth in West African monetary bloc slows to 6.5 pct in Q2

DAKAR, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) zone slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2025, easing from 7 percent to 6.5 percent, Governor of the Central Bank of...

Africa in Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy Agenda: Institutionalization and Economic Dynamics

This week, Kazakhstan welcomed President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix Tshisekedi on his first state visit to the country. During the bilateral talks, the two sides explored opportunities to expand trade and deepen cooperation...

Sustainability “not just financial”: Caritas Africa Official Calls for Spiritual Growth at Lusophone Forum

It aimed to foster the role of the Church promoting the right to life, sanitation, a healthy environment, solidarity economy, protection, housing, healthcare, education, food security, and active citizenship. The Kenyan Caritas official lauded the...

ECOWAS launches $10m project to boost livestock, meat trade

Efforts to create a vibrant livestock and poultry in­dustry in the West African sub-re­gion have received a boost with the launch of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Programme, Phase Two (PACBAO-2), in Accra. The $10-million initiative,...

17th China-PSCs Cultural Week to include Beijing, Zhongshan first time

The 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) is slated to run from September 26 through November 18, featuring art groups, artisans, and chefs from the Chinese mainland and nine PSCs, with programmes to be staged not...

ECOWAS Reviews Economic Feasibility For Praia-Dakar-Abidjan Corridor Projects

EXPERTS PREPARE FOR THE 4TH MEETING OF THE MINISTERIAL STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE PRAIA-DAKAR-ABIDJAN CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT To review the final optimal route and economic viability of the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan motorway development project in...

What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?

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Strengthening Gambia–Guinea Bissau Relations

The recent decoration of President Adama Barrow with the prestigious Amílcar Cabral Medal by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau is more than a ceremonial honour; it is a testament to the growing and meaningful ties between The Gambia...

Portugal reinforces sound relations with China

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro was the first foreign head of government to visit China following the September 3 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression...

African Small Island Developing States Launch Joint Blue Economy Transformation Project

The project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) as Executing Agency, will support Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé...

Pressure group prepares journalists to fight money laundering, others

The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), is set to welcome about 40 journalists from across 15 ECOWAS member States to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, for a regional training workshop on investigating economic...

ECOWAS sets up Standby Force to combat terrorism

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is taking decisive action to combat terrorism in the region with the activation of its Standby Force. Already, a commitment of 1,650 military personnel have been made by the ECOWAS member...

ECOWAS Begins Guinea-Bissau Flood Response Assessment Mission

ECOWAS launched a six-day monitoring and evaluation mission in Guinea-Bissau on Sunday to assess the impact of humanitarian interventions following devastating floods that displaced thousands in 2022. The mission, led by the Department of...

Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Supports Cabo Verde And Guinea-Bissau In Domestication And Implementation Of Community Fiscal Directives

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ABUJA, Nigeria, August 29, 2025/APO Group/ -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation, conducted consultative missions to Cabo Verde and...

50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence

Xavier Gonsalves, Antonio P. Gonsalves Jr., Yvonne Smart 8 —Chesley Wiseman Tem Blessed – hip-hop artist & youth advocate performed at the event. —Chesley Wiseman Cape Verdean freedom fighter Antonio P. Gonsalves Jr. listens as Tem Blessed, a...